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mortgage loans: Your Mortgage Lender is Not Your Financial Advisor - 06/03/09 10:41 AM
"I don't know how much I can afford to spend on a house, so I'm going to pre-approved by a mortgage lender. They'll be able to tell me how much I can afford."I hear first-time home buyers say this kind of thing all the time, and it always disturbs me. It's indicative of a false and dangerous notion that is prevalent among U.S. home buyers -- the idea that a bank can tell you what you can afford. This notion is dead wrong, and it's also my motivation for writing this article.If you rely on a mortgage company to determine your … (0 comments)

mortgage loans: What the 2008 Housing Crisis Means to Home Buyers in 2009 - 12/18/08 11:09 AM
by Brandon Cornett
What is going on with the U.S. economy right now, and how does it affect people who are trying to get a mortgage and buy a home? This article will give you a better understanding of the economic problems in this country, and how they affect home buyers.
For one thing, it means you will need a better credit score to (A) qualify for a home loan and (B) get the best rate on that loan. Tougher regulations were put in place as a result of the housing crisis, and these regulations do what should have been done … (1 comments)

mortgage loans: The Importance of Credit Scores in the New Economy - 12/18/08 11:04 AM
by Brandon Cornett
For many people, it's hard to keep up with the rapid changes that are taking place in our economy right now. I keep the news on while I'm working, because it's my job to stay informed -- and I still have trouble following all of the developments.
But there's one thing I do know about this economic crisis, and it will affect all of us in the coming months and years...
In the post-crisis economy, you will need a better credit score to get financing.
This includes any kind of financing you can think of, from student loans … (0 comments)

mortgage loans: Choosing a Mortgage Loan - 08/01/08 09:12 AM
Here are the three of the most important choices when buying a home:
Choosing the home Choosing the area / neighborhood Choosing a type of mortgage loan Today, I'll be talking about item #3, choosing a type of mortgage loan for your home purchase.

Chooing a Type of Mortgage Loan
The key to this process is to do as much research as possible into the various types of home loans. Only by understanding the different mortgage options can you choose the one that's best for you. When reading up on this subject, pay particular attention to sentence or paragraph that … (0 comments)

 

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